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Category: Fun Stuff
CA Acquires Itself
A humorous piece by William Young on an apparent error made by Charles Wang back in 2000, when in a fever of acquisitions, CA acquired itself.
Watson Competes on Jeopardy
Are you smarter than a computer? Find out here
Top Programming Quotes of All Time
If you've ever programmed, you'll find something to laugh about here.
Computer Monitor Memorials
Family Honors Dead Son With Computer Gravestone
Bing Map Apps
This is literally the coolest thing ever. I don't have an iPhone, so no apps, but these apps you can use on your computer. Calculate taxi fares, find gas stations, find local (roving) food carts. So many things here. Distance calculator, route optimizer and more. Check it out.
The Conference Call - Dave Grady
We've all been on these bridge calls - this guy spoofs the call (although really, it is how they work). You will all recognize this.
Having Some Fun: IBM DB2 and Oracle Database
A fairy tale about Oracle and DB2 to warm the hearts of DB2 lovers everywhere.
Cheezburger Network - All the Funny in One Place
A site and a series of links to all the funny stuff you can find. Ben Huh is the CEO and founder and he believes funny is good. Maybe you do too.
Variations on popcorn
Check these out to see how a cell phone powered popcorn and find a few varieties you never thought of. Great snack for those trying to break the chip habit.
The New Mainframe blog
A new mainframe professional's modest musings on life, career, travels, politics, and more. The views expressed on this Web site are my own, not my employer's.
Cubicle Wars - updated
Get some ideas, or just some laughs here.
New Mainframer’s Blog
A new mainframe professional's modest musings on life, career, travels, politics, and more. The views expressed on this Web site are my own, not my employer's.
Rules of Thumb
What could be better? A page of all of the best "rules of thumb" in one place. Though not an IT site, since we base so much of what we do on ROTs, this can be a great place to get some new ideas.
Thrilllist
May be blocked from work, but an interesting place to go to find out new trends, new products, new everything. Crazy ideas inspire other crazy ideas - fuel your creative engine at this site.
The Elements by Tom Lehrer - You Tube
Yes, the wonderful song by Lehrer made it to YouTube - check it out.
10 Things to Never Put in Your Resume If you Want to Work in IT
What more to say? Be aware.
The Shifty Blog - Nerd Talk for Everyone
A nerd blog, but with some mainframe posts
How Many Operating Systems Exist in the World
Nothing fancy - just an alphabetical list of all the OS' in the world. But it is an amazingly long list.
Craigslist Servers Contract HPV
Learn about how servers and their mainframe got the first computer-based STD.
Bruce’s Backroom - a blog
In the words of Bruce - a mainframer
Hi mainframers,
I’m Bruce. Welcome to the backroom. Whether you’re new to the hum of the mainframe or, whether like me, you’ve been around the Big Iron for a while, you’ll hopefully find something useful or amusing (sometimes both) in my latest ramblings, bloglist or the T.REXX strip.
I’ll be posting my thoughts on whatever happens to catch my eye in the increasingly buzzy world of the mainframe – so pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable.
Bruce
Quote Stumbler
Random quotes populated as you load the site. You can also search for quotes on a topic you like. A little inspiration for your day
Best Places to Retire
Find out how where you live now compares to where you want to retire - will you really save money?
Tax Implications of a Move
Figure out the tax implications before you move to another location
Office Politics: The 10 Demandments
Funny, yet accurate list of must-dos for office politics. Aimed at managers, it is good info for everyone.
Teeshirts - Mainframes Rule
Check out the Mainframe Zone, Mainframe Executive (the magazine) and order a teeshirt to show your loyalty.
Insane in the Mainframe
This blog is a collection of funny stuff from various sources on the net, and new stuff is added almost every day.
“Inspirational” stuff for work
Have you seen those so-called inspirational posters full of lofty sayings and uplifting pictures? Do you find them as annoying as I do> Check out this site for much better versions available in posters, calendars, tee-shirts and more. Even if you would never order, it's worth a trip just to laugh.
Video - Team Building
Teaming for success? Wish for the good old days where there was no team in I? Check it out.
Video - Mainframe and the Matrix
Are we living in the Matrix? Is your mainframe?
Video - Revenge of the Mainframe
Revenge is a dish best eaten cold - with a cold beer and a cute video
Video - History of IBM
A short video on IBM - maybe things you didn't know
Mainframe History Quiz
They say those who claim to have lived thru the 60's weren't there. But do those who lived thru the first period of mainframe dominance so afflicted? Check out your memory here.
The IT History Society
The IT History website provides a place where professionals and amateurs alike can exchange information about IT history projects they're contemplating, seeking funding for, currently undertaking, or have completed. In addition to information about the IT History Society, you can learn about project funding and find links to valuable online resources that are provided by other organizations
Video - IBM Ramac
Remember the RAMAC?
Video - IBM 5322
Another look at the past.
Video - Mainframe Ops in the ‘80’s
Enjoy a look at our storied past.
Video - Art of the Sale - parts 1-3
The classic IBM video - for those in sales or those who have been sold to.
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rmbPXa6TDU
Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQPX4-1uuw0
Online Conversion Tool
It's a global world - learn how to convert quickly any metric you want at this easy site.
Retirement Options
We're all dreaming about it - learn how much it will cost, what it will be like and more at this site,.
World Time Server
Quick look at what the time is wherever your clients, friends or family are, before you call.
